The COVID-19 health crisis almost instantly changed how the world works, bringing with it new security threats and challenges. As organizations work to find the path forward and emerge stronger on the other side, it’s important to take stock of where we are and where we need to be.
Working Together While Apart
Like many other organizations, ours transitioned employees to remote work, with nearly 95% of IBMers now working remotely. With this new reality comes the need to heighten employee awareness of the security risks associated with a distributed workforce and global crisis.
For example, since February, there has been an 84% increase in the use of tools that facilitate remote work, like video conferencing, remote access tools and Virtual Private Networks. At the same time, since March 11, when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, IBM X-Force has observed a more than 6,000% increase in COVID-19 related spam.
As we navigate these uncharted waters, we should also remember that difficult situations can often bring out the best in us. Even as IT and security teams are facing new challenges due to COVID-19, organizations in every industry are leveraging IT tools to help keep their clients safe and productive – from enabling distance learning for students around the world, to securing major banking transactions, to thwarting ransomware attacks on critical hospital systems.
Focusing on Fundamentals
At the heart of all of these stories is a push to drive security into the fabric of business. Regardless of where or how we are all working, organizations need ..
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